Our management and coaching staff take leadership seriously. We expect dedication and commitment from our athletes, and we believe in leading by example. Individually, each member of our leadership team has contributed to many champions. Collectively, their strengths bring together a powerhouse of development skills. We’re available to develop tennis players and athletes of all ages.
With 35 years of experience as a coach and program developer, Tom’s students continue to win titles at every level of tennis. His passion remains in junior development, where he has sent over 200 players to college on tennis scholarships.
Nationally, Tom has served on the National Junior Competition Committee for the United States Tennis Association. Locally, he has served as the Western Michigan Tennis Association president and is the Junior Competition Committee Chairman. Accredited by the USPTR and USPTA as a national high-performance coach, his extensive coaching and travel background provides our organization with a vast external tennis network.
Lewie is an outstanding high performance tennis coach, that specializing in junior development and competitive adult travel teams. He is originally from Eugene, Oregon. Lewie entered the Grand Rapids market by accepting a tennis scholarship to Ferris State University. He was named 1st Team All-Conference in multiple years representing the Bulldogs. He majored in Business & Marketing and earned a degree in Professional Tennis Management. Post graduation, Lewie played on the professional tennis circuit competing in tournaments around the world. After two years of international play, he began to use his vast experiences to help and train others. In 2014, he married wife Kendall, and became a father in 2017 to daughter, Vivian. In addition to family time, he enjoys all things outdoors: fishing (especially with his Dad), enjoying time on the lake, duck hunting, and golfing.
Duy has over 30 years of teaching experience with Orchard Hills Swim and Sports, East Hills Tennis Club, The MAC, Dewitt Tennis Center, Riverview Athletic Club, and now with GR Racquet + Fitness. He started playing tennis when he was 16 in Vietnam, and has continued the tradition with his 6 children who have all gone on to play at the collegiate level. Duy was the USTA Tournament Director for over 10 years at OHSS, EH and MAC. He is also a USTA and ITA certified official and referee.
His expertise lies with his ability to work with players at all levels and ages, helping them achieve their goals. Many of Duy’s students have gone on to play for their high schools, colleges and have even become teaching pros themselves.
